Key role for pharmacists in autistic health
Better access to quality healthcare including medicines is vital for autistic people, says one leading pharmacist and campaigner as Autism Strategy launches On Tuesday (14 January 2025) the Albanese government …
‘There’s a bit of a spectrum’
Nobody is immune to making errors – but everybody reacts to them differently. We spoke to one expert on the range of responses to incidents, including second victim syndrome While …
Butler ‘deadly serious’ about vaping laws
Health minister wants prosecutions relating to unlawful vape sales Retailers and individuals caught breaching legislation governing the importation and sale of nicotine vaping products will face “serious penalties, Mark Butler the Minister …
Pharmacies invited to tender for ‘game-changer’
Adelaide is set to get its fourth 24-hour pharmacy, as health minister reveals more than 170,000 people have used the after-hours service to date Eligible community pharmacies located in Adelaide’s …
Nazi symbol painted on pharmacy
A man has appeared in court after he allegedly painted a Nazi symbol on a Newcastle pharmacy shopfront Police issued a statement saying that at around 7.30am on Sunday, 12 …
‘Gross breach of trust’ diminishes public confidence in health sector
Health practitioner sentenced to 12-month community corrections order for practising while suspended A Melbourne-based chiropractor who continued to practice for more than 16 months after being suspended by the Australian …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies suggests little evidence …
Bulk billing continues to decline
Patients are facing higher out-of-pocket costs when seeing a GP, as fewer practices offer bulk billing, report reveals Data from a report released today (Monday 13 January 2025) shows that …
DPP acts on TGA investigation
Advertiser faces fines of more than $2.6 million and potential imprisonment over alleged supply and promotion of black salve products The Commonwealth office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) …
Health students unite to fight placement poverty
NAPSA becomes founding member of Health Students Alliance in a bid to secure expansion of Commonwealth Prac Payment program Students training to become pharmacists, physiotherapists and psychologists are urging the …
Getting the best reports
How can you unlock the power of accounting reports to boost your pharmacy’s success? Frank Sirianni provides some expert advice For pharmacy owners and managers, understanding accounting reports is essential …
No change for sildenafil
Scheduling for ED treatment to remain prescription only despite pharmacist support for change Leading erectile dysfunction treatment sildenafil will remain as a Schedule 4 (prescription only) treatment after a down …